Wolf Spider with Spiderlings

Subject: What is this bug Location: Northern Illinois, USA September 21, 2015 Saw what appears to be a mother spider with tons of babies all over it, pretty big once I got close, can you tell me what kind it is? Signature: Jbmanz

Wolf Spider with Spiderlings

Dear Jbmanz, This is a female Wolf Spider from the family Lycosidae with some spiderlings. With future submissions, please use our standard form which can be found by clicking the Ask What’s That Bug? link on our site.